Pictures.....

(Hamilton doing his best to open one of his Xmas presents)(Success at last) ( "I can look sophisticated if I need to")
("Hey baby....")

(The hat says it all)

(That's my boy. )

Everything is going very well with Colby. He had his first pediatric doctor's visit yesterday and everything went very well. He's now 6 pounds 8 ounces. He was on a mix of breast milk and formula when he was in the hospital but his belly was really bothering him. He would cry when he ate and he had some nasty diarrhea. So the day before he came home, we switched to 100% Pregestimil and that seems to have done the trick. Holy crap, that stuff is expensive! He's much less fussy and his poop seems to have become more normal. So I think that may have a lot to do with him putting on some good weight. The doctor asked many questions about his behavior and development. At least for now, he really seems on track.

It's a small world out there. While we were in college and for a couple years there after, Tracey and I lived in an apartment near UCONN. We had some neighbors who were our age and we'd hang out a bit. We each moved on and went our separate ways. Well, when Tracey was at the doctors yesterday, the woman who came out to give her some paperwork looked familiar...it was Beverly our old neighbor! I know it means nothing to all of you but I'm often surprised at how small the world is.

Colby is sleeping pretty much the entire time between feedings. He's taking anywhere between 50 and 90 cc's each time he eats. The only thing is that he hasn't pooped since earlier today. However after looking online, I guess that could be normal for babies especially if they just went to 100% formula. All you parents out there must get a kick out of reading about my nieveness....and probably all the more because I'm a guy. Hey, it's all new to me and I'm doing what I can to learn about it all. I've already mastered holding him in one arm so I can get stuff around the house done and I'm getting really good at changing his diaper in record time while guarding against not getting peed on.

At least thus far, Tracey and I have taken turns during the nightsnights. The night I was sick, Tracey took care of Colby. Then, every since, Tracey has been working so I've been getting up at night. I think that we may end up splitting the nights sometimes too. For those of you who have kids, how did you end up working it out?

I continue this blog for a various reasons. But the main reason is for you guys....friends and family. While Colby was in the NICU, things were changing pretty much day by day. Now that he's home, things are going to mellow out a bit (at least I hope so), so what kinds of things would you guys like updates on? I know....many of you have told me you want PICTURES!!! LOL I'll certainly continue to post them.

But seriously, let me know the kinds of things you would like to know so that this blog stays interesting for you.